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  • shockedsoshocked
    shockedsoshocked Posts: 4,021
    Stevo 666 wrote:
    ShockedSoShocked wrote:
    Karanka needs to play the squads that beat Derby and Ipswich. Fannying around now is not what we need.
    Boro's strategy is working perfectly I reckon:
    http://www.football365.com/john-nicholson/9791994/John-Nicholson

    Perhaps they can tell the rest of the top 6 to stop trying too :lol:
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  • verylonglegs
    verylonglegs Posts: 4,023
    I did hear exactly the same thing from a couple of Norwich fans, one just last week and I remember someone else saying the same thing a few years ago when Lambert had them winning League One and the Championship in successive seasons.
  • mr_goo
    mr_goo Posts: 3,770
    My biggest fear is that if the Cherries do get promoted, they will go the same way as Blackpool. Aparently there is a wealthy Russian bankrolling AFCB at the moment, and I cannot help think that he will trouser the TV cash and parachute payment when the inevitable relegation the following season happens.

    I can see the point of that Boro fans thoughts about not getting promotion. It is sometimes better to know your level, be competitive and win games to give the supporters some cheer.
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  • shockedsoshocked
    shockedsoshocked Posts: 4,021
    Boros level is the PL though ;)
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  • mr_goo
    mr_goo Posts: 3,770
    ShockedSoShocked wrote:
    Boros level is the PL though ;)
    How many seasons have they spent in the Premiership since its inception in 92/93 season?
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  • southdownswolf
    southdownswolf Posts: 1,525
    Mr Goo wrote:
    ShockedSoShocked wrote:
    Boros level is the PL though ;)
    How many seasons have they spent in the Premiership since its inception in 92/93 season?

    14 out of the 22. I was surprised too...

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  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,929
    Mr Goo wrote:
    My biggest fear is that if the Cherries do get promoted, they will go the same way as Blackpool. Aparently there is a wealthy Russian bankrolling AFCB at the moment, and I cannot help think that he will trouser the TV cash and parachute payment when the inevitable relegation the following season happens.
    That's why I want to see Bournemouth get promoted :twisted:
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  • mr_goo
    mr_goo Posts: 3,770
    Stevo 666 wrote:
    Mr Goo wrote:
    My biggest fear is that if the Cherries do get promoted, they will go the same way as Blackpool. Aparently there is a wealthy Russian bankrolling AFCB at the moment, and I cannot help think that he will trouser the TV cash and parachute payment when the inevitable relegation the following season happens.
    That's why I want to see Bournemouth get promoted :twisted:

    And why I am in two minds. Nobody really knows why this Russian (Maxim Demin) is involved with AFCB. I do know that he has links to the previous owner Eddie Mitchell, who is a really dodgy piece of work. Mitchell is a developer in Sandbanks and I know that he is building this Demin a new house in St Johns Wood, London.
    I just have a really nasty suspicion that Cherries will get fleeced.
    On the bright side, Eddie Howe should end up as a Premiership manager, he is clearly a very talented coach. My money is on him becoming the next Spurs manager.
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  • shockedsoshocked
    shockedsoshocked Posts: 4,021
    southdownswolf wrote:
    Mr Goo wrote:
    ShockedSoShocked wrote:
    Boros level is the PL though ;)
    How many seasons have they spent in the Premiership since its inception in 92/93 season?

    14 out of the 22. I was surprised too...

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    Would have been more if Strachan hadn't brought in the Scottish Sunday league players.
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  • lostboysaint
    lostboysaint Posts: 4,250
    Mr Goo wrote:
    On the bright side, Eddie Howe should end up as a Premiership manager, he is clearly a very talented coach. My money is on him becoming the next Spurs manager.

    Where will he go at the end of that season?! :wink:
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  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,609
    I see that Blackpool sunk rapidly.
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  • t4tomo
    t4tomo Posts: 2,643
    ShockedSoShocked wrote:
    southdownswolf wrote:
    Mr Goo wrote:
    ShockedSoShocked wrote:
    Boros level is the PL though ;)
    How many seasons have they spent in the Premiership since its inception in 92/93 season?

    14 out of the 22. I was surprised too...

    Middlesbrough Seasons14 Played 536 Won 160 Drew 156 Lost 220 GF 621 GA 741 Pts 633

    Would have been more if Strachan hadn't brought in the Scottish Sunday league players.

    Seems a long time since we were winning the league cup, swanning around in Europe for a couple of seasons and beating Man City 8-1. In those Days Gibson cash could just about mix it with the big boys - now there are Arabs and wealthy Americans I can't see chemical haulage profits keeping us up at the sharp end of the premiership.

    If we create as many chances as we did at Watford it will be academic anyway as we won't make it through the playoffs.
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  • shockedsoshocked
    shockedsoshocked Posts: 4,021
    We seem scared of the other top teams. We can play expansive attacking football when we feel like it. We could do with another quality winger and a playmaker in the centre of the park.
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  • mr_goo
    mr_goo Posts: 3,770
    Big south coast derby tonight. Seagulls v Cherries.
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  • southdownswolf
    southdownswolf Posts: 1,525
    Mr Goo wrote:
    Big south coast derby tonight. Seagulls v Cherries.

    Have to say, I'm hoping for my local team to win this one. I don't think that we will catch you, but Brighton are capable of a surprise result.
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  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,609
    southdownswolf wrote:
    Mr Goo wrote:
    Big south coast derby tonight. Seagulls v Cherries.

    Have to say, I'm hoping for my local team to win this one. I don't think that we will catch you, but Brighton are capable of a surprise result.


    Polegate United aren't playing till Sunday?!
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  • southdownswolf
    southdownswolf Posts: 1,525
    pinarello001 wrote:
    southdownswolf wrote:
    Mr Goo wrote:
    Big south coast derby tonight. Seagulls v Cherries.

    Have to say, I'm hoping for my local team to win this one. I don't think that we will catch you, but Brighton are capable of a surprise result.


    Polegate United aren't playing till Sunday?!

    :lol:
    My actual local team is Eastbourne Borough and I couldn't tell you who they are playing.
    TBH all I'm hoping is that Wolves win and the Derby v Brentford match is a draw, any other top of the table teams losing is a bonus.
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  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,609
    southdownswolf wrote:
    pinarello001 wrote:
    southdownswolf wrote:
    Mr Goo wrote:
    Big south coast derby tonight. Seagulls v Cherries.

    Have to say, I'm hoping for my local team to win this one. I don't think that we will catch you, but Brighton are capable of a surprise result.


    Polegate United aren't playing till Sunday?!

    :lol:
    My actual local team is Eastbourne Borough and I couldn't tell you who they are playing.
    TBH all I'm hoping is that Wolves win and the Derby v Brentford match is a draw, any other top of the table teams losing is a bonus.

    I know that although I thought you'd be a bit more of a Hailsham Harrier boy 'cos of that great kebab shop on the hight street.
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  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,929
    Come on you Seagulls !
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  • mr_goo
    mr_goo Posts: 3,770
    Stevo 666 wrote:
    Come on you Seagulls !

    Watched the first half. Bournemouth looked a shadow of the free flowing attacking football that they normally play. Gave the ball away and looked very pedestrian. Brighton looked the better of the two. Decided to watch the Masters instead. And only changed back during the adverts, which conveniently coincided with Kermogants superb freekick (1-0) and then Wilsons excellent goal (2-0). Note to self. Do not watch anymore matches live.
    Now 4 points clear.
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  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,929
    Stevo 666 wrote:
    Mr Goo wrote:
    My biggest fear is that if the Cherries do get promoted, they will go the same way as Blackpool. Aparently there is a wealthy Russian bankrolling AFCB at the moment, and I cannot help think that he will trouser the TV cash and parachute payment when the inevitable relegation the following season happens.
    That's why I want to see Bournemouth get promoted :twisted:
    You're falling into our cunning trap, Goo :wink:
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  • mr_goo
    mr_goo Posts: 3,770
    By 5 tomorrow it will be 'as you were'. Cannot see any upsets for Watford, Norwich or Boro. Derby got a sticky tie against Brentford and Wolves v Brum is always going to be a tester.
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  • shockedsoshocked
    shockedsoshocked Posts: 4,021
    Got two big valves to install at work, with a bit of luck we'll done my lunch and I can toss it off and watch the footie :D
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  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,929
    UTFB :) Only 2 points between the top four - its going to be a nail biting finish to the season at this rate.
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  • motogull
    motogull Posts: 325
    Another frustrating game for us. I was shocked at the number of passes, crosses and shots from the muff that were way off. Ultimately deserved the win though. Still a scrap up top you can't take your eyes off. Derby really got out of jail earlier. Wanted Wolves to win. Can't wait for Watford at home, last game. If they need a win to guarantee promotion, they'll bloody well muller us.
  • mr_goo
    mr_goo Posts: 3,770
    As I said. It's as you were gentlemen.
    Derby flippin lucky today and so too were Norwich to get the winning goal in 3rd of extra time.
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  • southdownswolf
    southdownswolf Posts: 1,525
    Not a good weekend for us, played rubbish. Still, easy match for us tomorrow night.
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  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,929
    southdownswolf wrote:
    Not a good weekend for us, played rubbish. Still, easy match for us tomorrow night.
    I may poke fun at you tomorrow night :wink:
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  • mr_goo
    mr_goo Posts: 3,770
    southdownswolf wrote:
    Not a good weekend for us, played rubbish. Still, easy match for us tomorrow night.

    Should be an interesting game. As Stevo knows, his beloved Boro (or is it Chelsea) have struggled against the top sides this season.
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  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,929
    Mr Goo wrote:
    southdownswolf wrote:
    Not a good weekend for us, played rubbish. Still, easy match for us tomorrow night.

    Should be an interesting game. As Stevo knows, his beloved Boro (or is it Chelsea) have struggled against the top sides this season.
    At the rate you're going, you're going to be struggling against a few top sides next season. I may have to pop down to The Bridge next season to sing you a song :wink:
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